Nimrod Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | PERRYVILLE |
| River/Stream | FOURCHE LA FAVE |
| Coordinates | 34.95202, -93.16044 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 103 ft |
| Dam Height | 97 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,012 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,550 acres |
| Drainage Area | 680 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 49,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Little Rock District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |